Welcome to the holiday region Heidiland in Eastern Switzerland

Information about Corona virus

(Update: 14. of april 2021)
When planning your stay, please note that there are still restrictions in the leisure sector. Hotels, important tourist transport facilities such as mountain railroads and shipping, and now also restaurant terraces (from April 19) are open subject to strict protection concepts.

All restaurants must remain closed indoors for the time being. Some establishments offer take-away as an alternative or will open their terraces from April 19. Outdoor recreational facilities such as zoos but museums have already been open again since the beginning of March. Newly, from April 19, indoor leisure facilities such as cinemas, theaters, or casinos may also be open again under certain conditions. Excluded from this are indoor areas of wellness facilities and leisure pools (wellness facilities for hotel guests excluded). What exactly is possible where is summarized on the information page of the Federal Office of Public Health BAG. The experiences in Heidiland are carried out in compliance with precautionary measures (German).

In general, the Federal Council continues to call on the population to keep their social contacts to a minimum and to observe the general rules of conduct and hygiene.

FAQ about Corona virus

Do I have to expect travel restrictions to Switzerland?

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there are special regulations for entering Switzerland. Depending on the type of travel, it may be necessary to fill out an entry form, present a negative test and/or go into quarantine. Detailed and up-to-date information regarding entry can be found on the corresponding information page of the Federal Office of Public Health BAG.

Infoline for persons entering Switzerland: T +41 58 464 44 88, daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Last update on 04-15-2021 by Olga Shostak.

What currently applies in Switzerland or in individual cantons?

The Federal Council for public health has decided on further relaxations that will apply from April 19. For example, restaurant terraces may now be open again under certain conditions or events with a maximum of 15 people may take place again. In the area of sports and culture, activities with up to 15 people are also possible again in principle. Publicly accessible leisure and entertainment businesses can reopen their indoor areas in the same way as stores and museums. This means that zoos and botanical gardens are also fully accessible again. Cantons may in principle enact further measures. Click here for the official information pages of the cantons of St. Gallen and Graubünden.

Last update on 04-15-2021 by Olga Shostak.

Does a mask obligation apply and if so, where?

A mask must be worn in all indoor areas accessible to the public. The mask requirement for over 12-year-olds applies in all churches, shopping stores, train stations, airports, bus and streetcar stops, and hotels. In public transport, the mask obligation has already been in place since the summer. Detailed information on the compulsory wearing of masks can be found on the information page of the BAG.

Last update on 12-21-2020 by Olga Shostak.

What regulations apply to stores, restaurants and leisure establishments?

Stores are open in Switzerland subject to compliance with specific protection concepts. Restaurants are allowed to have their terraces open again from April 19 under certain conditions, but indoor areas remain closed. Restaurant establishments in hotels that are only available to hotel guests, as well as meal delivery services and take-away establishments, will be allowed to stay open until 11 p.m. Recreational and cultural establishments and sports facilities may reopen subject to specific regulations. This excludes indoor areas of wellness facilities and leisure pools (wellness facilities for hotel guests excluded). What exactly is possible where is summarized on the information page of the Federal Office of Public Health BAG.

Last update on 04-15-2021 by Olga Shostak.

What applies in accommodation establishments?

Hotels and accommodations such as holiday apartments or campsites open under observance of special protection concepts. For hotel guests, the hotel infrastructure such as wellness facilities or gastronomy may continue to be maintained. It is advisable to contact the respective company directly on site to find out about any restrictions imposed by the current measures to combat Covid-19.

Last update on 01-14-2021 by Olga Shostak.

How many people are allowed in a vacation apartment?

A maximum of ten persons may participate in private events with family and friends. This naturally also includes joint vacations of all kinds. Thus, the 10-person rule also applies to vacation homes. Family constellations with more than 10 persons may occupy a vacation home if they normally all live in the same household.

Last update on 04-15-2021 by Adrian Pfiffner.

Are events permitted?

Public events are possible again from April 19 with restrictions. In principle, the following applies:

Events with audience outside: Maximum 100 people, for example for open-air concerts
Events with an indoor audience: Maximum of 50 people, e.g. for cinemas, theaters or concerts.

Seating is compulsory and the mask must be worn at all times. Consumption is prohibited.

All other events with up to 15 people are also allowed again as of April 19. This applies in particular to guided tours in museums or events in the entertainment and leisure sector (e.g. guided tours). Here, too, masks and distance requirements apply.

Last update on 04-15-2021 by Olga Shostak.

What to do in case of cancellation?

In case of cancellations and possible cancellation costs in connection with Covid-10, we ask you to contact the landlord/landlady directly. The insurance benefits and insurance cover must be clarified on an individual basis.

Last update on 10-30-2020 by Olga Shostak.

Are the Heidiland tourist offices open?

The Heidiland tourist offices in Bad Ragaz and Flumserberg are open. The team at the headquarter can also be reached during usual business hours.

Last update on 09-30-2020 by Olga Shostak.

Leisure paradise in Eastern Switzerland

Clear air, impressive mountains, deep blue lakes and above all the Heidi myth, which has retained its great magic: In the holiday region Heidiland, Lake Walen with Churfirsten, the summer and winter sports areas Flumserberg and Pizol, the Sarganserland with its side valleys and the vineyards of the Bündner Herrschaft form the backdrop for recreational experiences with added value. The tourism region in the border region of the cantons of St. Gallen and Graubünden can be reached via motorways or by train from Zurich or Lake Constance within one hour.

Families immerse themselves in the world of Heidi and Peter at the original site of Heidi history, active guests are on their way between lake and mountain with a hiking backpack or mountain bike or regenerate in the health resort Bad Ragaz. Wine staggers, over a dozen gourmet restaurants and local culture await connoisseurs. In the cold season, the winter sport areas of Flumserberg and Pizol with over 100 km of slopes are a delight.

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Our leisure themes

Hiking, biking, wellness, culinary delights, family and winter experiences: With us the possibilities are numerous. We'll show you everything you can expect.